In his first career playoff game, LeBron delivered a performance to remember, scoring 32 points while becoming the third player in NBA history to get a triple-double in his playoff debut. The Cavaliers returned to the postseason in style, beating the Wizards 97-86 in Game 1. They got some strong contributions from Eric Snow and Donyell Marshall. Snow finished with 14 points, matching a season high and Marshall dropped 19. The Cavs played some stellar half-court defense as the Wizards shot only 3 of 22 from three-point range.

“I had no idea that (James) had a triple-double,” Cleveland coach Mike Brown said. “He never ceases to amaze me. The things that he does offensively just blow you away.”

The city had been without a playoff appearance by the Cavs for eight years and the fans displayed their excitement. The atmosphere at the Q was electric as the sellout crowd waved white rally towels throughout the game and several times breaking out the M-V-P chant. LeBron’s first postseason game was one for the ages as Cavs fans were witnesses to something special Saturday afternoon.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are contemplating adding seats to “The Shoe” and the spring game shows exactly why that is a good idea. This year a record crowd witnessed the Bucks have a defensive battle and end in a low scoring affair. Troy Smith had solid game, driving for a score in his only possession. Chris Wells, the highly publicized freshman recruit, made a good showing leading the team in rushing.

The Buckeyes continue to be a favorite to make a run at the National Championship, which is another reason there was such a large crowd to witness the scrimmage.

The Indians got back on the winning track, edging the Kansas City Royals 6-5 Friday night. Jhonny Peralta delivered the big hit in the seventh when he doubled home three Indians to make it 6-3. Bob Wickman entered in the ninth and got his fourth save of the season. Victor Martinez’s 15-game hitting streak ended as he went 0 for4. Cliff Lee went 5 2/3 innings and gave up three runs, while Danny Graves got the win for the Tribe. Eric Wedge didn’t downplay Peralta’s clutch performance.

“Peralta stepped up big time,” Indians manager Eric Wedge said. “He’s comfortable in those situations. He likes being up in those situations. He’s had a great deal of success with runners in scoring position, as well as late in the game.”

When you need a win who better to face than the hapless Royals. Peralta came through with the huge hit and the pen finally was able to hold a lead.